DJI Osmo Pocket 3 dominates the Japanese small camera market


BCN Retail released the latest stats on the small camera market in Japan, and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (B&HErhardt | WEK) dominates the rankings with over 24%:

  1. DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 24.3%
  2. GoPro HERO 12 Black: 9.1%
  3. Panasonic HC-V495M: 7.3%
  4. Sony HDR-CX680: 7.3%
  5. Sony FDR-AX45A: 5.5%
  6. DJI Osmo Action 4: 5.4%
  7. Panasonic HO-VX2KS: 5.2%
  8. DJI Osmo Action 3: 3.2%
  9. DJI Pocket 2:  2.8%
  10. GoPro HERO 10 Black: 2.8%

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Sony is rumored to announce several new products next month


Sony is rumored to announce several new products next month on or around November 19-20th. Here is what to expect:

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Additional details on the Canon 250MP sensor


Additional details on the Canon 250MP CMOS sensor can be found here:

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Rokinon Remaster Slim 3-lens wide-angle kit now available for pre-order




As previously reported, the new Rokinon Remaster Slim 3-lens wide-angle kit for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo under the Rokinon brand.


Additional information:

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The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji X)

The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo:

  • LightLeak Lens - Optics designed for a timeless, nostalgic feel.
  • Adjustable LightLeak - Allows for it to be turned on/off.
  • Aluminum Housing - Lightweight and makes your rig look good.
  • Fixed Focus - 1 Meter to Infinity
  • Fixed f11 Aperture
  • Three Focal Lengths - 16mm, 28mm, 50mm
  • Body Mount Options -  Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji X
  • Filter Compatible - 67mm (Canon & Nikon) + 58mm (Sony & Fuji)

Polarpro products are also sold at Adorama and Amazon.

Additional information:

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens discontinued


The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now discontinued. The Sigma distributor for Poland announced on Facebook that the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art stock is running out and will not be replenished:


In the US, the lens is currently available only for Canon mount:

The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens is also discontinued for some mounts:

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The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8


The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8. The rest of the Pro lenses will be released in 2025 (for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount):

  • Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro (already released)
  • Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II Pro (November)
  • Meike AF 15mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
  • Meike AF 24mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
  • Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)

Meike lenses are sold at AdoramaAmazon, B&H Photo, and Meike's website.

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